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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,340.94, 52,998.44 and 10,374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,340.94, 52,998.44 and 10,374.58 is: 15,558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,340.94 : 52,998.44 = 10,374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,340.94/52,998.44 = 10,374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,340.94x = 52,998.44 × 10,374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,340.94x = 549,836,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,836,555.66/35,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.06

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